“Make Juice, Not War” Green Drink
- 1 large cucumber (peeled if not organic)
- A fistful of kale and romaine (or spinach, chard, etc.)
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 big broccoli stem (adds sweetness)
- 1 pear or green apple (optional)
From wellness coach Kris Carr: “It’s our motto and our morning beverage.”
Carrot-Celery Blast
- 1 carrot
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 small Granny Smith apple
- Half a bunch of cilantro or parsley
From nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD: “This juice cleanses the palate and provides a terrific energy boost; the celery provides some of the hardest-to-get mineral salts in a very palatable, easily absorbable way.”
Pretty and Pink
From 60-year-old model and pro-age cosmetics entrepreneur Cindy Joseph: “When it comes to juice, I am a purist. I like to taste one fruit or vegetable at a time.” In the fruit category, one of her favorites is watermelon.
- Just toss chunks or watermelon (no rind) into a juicer and enjoy.
The Morning Energizer
- 5 carrots
- 1 beet with leaves and stem
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 cucumber
- 1/4 lemon, peeled
- 1-to-2-inch piece of fresh gingerroot
From nutritionist Cherie Calbom, MS: “This combo delivers lots of zip to start your day. It’s loaded with beta-carotene, vitamin C, zinc and many other nutrients.”
